Current Vacancies at The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society has run heritage steam and diesel trains for over 50 years. The charity aims to preserve, maintain and operate the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway as a working museum of railway history for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. The charity’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the Keighley and Worth Valley Light Railway Limited, is the organisation’s operating and commercial company.
Alongside our 700 volunteers, the Railway’s operating company, the Keighley and Worth Valley Light Railway Limited, employs a small team of paid staff to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of our services and events.
head Chef
We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to report to the Railway Catering Manager and lead our kitchen team. This unique opportunity to manage a busy but rewarding kitchen offers a fantastic lifestyle with fewer late finishes and the same two days off each week
If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm and culinary skills to a role that’s as rewarding as it is unique, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV and a brief cover letter to nick.sharp@kwvr.co.uk
head Chef
Support Chef
Support Chef
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway seek a skilled and flexible Support Chef to join our catering team. This role is primarily based at the Old Parcels Office in Keighley but will involve supporting other stations and outlets across the railway as needed.
This varied role will suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment across different venues and is happy to step into different kitchens across the railway when needed.
If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm and culinary skills to a role that’s as rewarding as it is unique, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV and a brief cover letter to nick.sharp@kwvr.co.uk
cook
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our team at the Oxenhope Buffet. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and serving a range of snacks and light meals while maintaining our high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm and culinary skills to a role that’s as rewarding as it is unique, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV and a brief cover letter to nick.sharp@kwvr.co.uk
cook
Fancy a spot of Gardening?
volunteering
There are many volunteering roles across the railway, and looking after the Station Gardens is one of them. The Haworth Station Team is currently looking for people to join the new Gardening Team, with the aim of having a working day every Thursday.
If you have some spare time and want to get involved, no experience is necessary, and you can join the other 800 volunteers who are keeping the railway on track!
You can find out more and apply online (or get in touch!) at https://kwvr.co.uk/volunteering
catering assistant
catering assistant
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is looking for enthusiastic catering assistants to boost our team.
This team work alongside volunteers to cover a wide range of activities in our buffets, cafe and even on board the trains. Customer service is key to make sure that the KWVR’s visitors have the best experience possible.
The KWVR is a busy and interesting place to work with every day presenting a new challenge. This role requires someone who is hard working, a fast learner and is comfortable working flexibly.
To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to recruitment@kwvr.co.uk